Re: Re:Mouse/KVM problems

Doug,

Thanks for the heads-up on mimic vs. emulate. The Belkin did resolve the
issue, although it meant moving things around quite a bit here. I will
purchase only mimicing KVMs from here on out, but it's a shame we have lost
dependability on the cheaper KVMs that performed their duty perfectly.

Just a note to others who may be vulnerable to this due to KVMs.

During the move, a machine that was running kervel version 2.4.21-23 stopped
working because it needed repositioned on a rack. The monitor and KVM were
of the same type as what was originally on the machine, but the monitor
would not sync. The quick fix was to reboot using the older kernel version
2.4.21-20 and the machine booted right up just fine. I realize this may be
due to a number of factors, so I can't blame Tao, but something has changed
radically in the kernel that contributes to this. Newer is not always
better.

I'm now afraid to upgrade any kernel that is running through a KVM. I'm not
sure this could be considered a major problem or not to others, but to me it
is. I will always install an older version of Tao just to have the older
kernel installed so I can boot from that in the event of KVM failure until I
upgrade my old hardware.

Thanks for all the help from the many who responded.

Steve Campbell
campbell-TtXmYh9KqR1Wk0Htik3J/[email protected]
Charleston Newspapers

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Parsons Technical Services" <[email protected]>
To: "Steve Campbell" <campbell-TtXmYh9KqR1Wk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 5:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Tao-discuss] Re:Mouse/KVM problems


> The model number on mine is:
>
> F1D104
>
> I think it is a "smart" unit and mimics the devices attached.
>
> Doug
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Steve Campbell" <campbell-TtXmYh9KqR1Wk0Htik3J/[email protected]>
> To: "Parsons Technical Services" <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 4:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Tao-discuss] Re:Mouse/KVM problems
>
>
> > Doug,
> >
> > Well, I have an old Belkin OmniCube that I tried and it worked. It's
only
> > a
> > two port, and I need a 4 port, so I still have to purchase something
else.
> >
> > Do you imagine that it's the emulation-type or the mimic-type that
works?
> > Belkin seems to manufacture both now.
> >
> > Thanks for the reply and the help.
> >
> > Steve Campbell
> > campbell-TtXmYh9KqR1Wk0Htik3J/[email protected]
> > Charleston Newspapers
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Parsons Technical Services" <[email protected]>
> > To: <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 10:13 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Tao-discuss] Re:Mouse/KVM problems
> >
> >
> >> > Steve Campbell Wrote:
> >>
> >> > I'll keep trying, but it looks like I'm headed back to RH 9 or a
> > different
> >> > KVM. I know this KVM/mouse combo worked with RH 7.3, but I prefer to
> > stay
> >> > as
> >> > current as possible.
> >>
> >> I had the same issue with a couple of my machines. I found that when I
> >> changed the KVM it solved the problem. I am using a Belkin 4 port unit
on
> > a
> >> Dell server that would go nuts on the off brand unit (same as you,
acted
> >> like a key press), but has been solid since I moved it. I have another
> >> box
> >> that runs just fine on the off brand unit. All are running TAO. Note:
> >> This
> >> server also ran fine on RH9 on the old KVM.
> >>
> >> I have a hunch but without looking at code or doing more digging it is
> > just
> >> that. I think that the newer code does a little more probing when
looking
> > at
> >> the mouse and keyboard. Some KVMs are setup to simply emulate a
keyboard
> > and
> >> mouse while others are designed to mimic the keyboard and mouse that
are
> >> plugged into them.
> >>
> >> Of course this could be the result of too many encounters with the Iron
> >> Skillet my wife loves so much.  Ouch.
> >>
> >>
> >> Doug
> >>
> >>
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> >
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